Nuggets 112, Spurs 106

December 19, 2012 12:33 AM

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Danilo Gallinari #8 of the Denver Nuggets controls the ball against Danny Green #4 of the San Antonio Spurs at the Pepsi Center on December 18, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Doug Pensinger / Getty Images)

Danilo Gallinari #8 of the Denver Nuggets controls the ball against Danny Green #4 of the San Antonio Spurs at the Pepsi Center on December 18, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Doug Pensinger / Getty Images)

Manu Ginobili #20 (L-R) of the San Antonio Spurs, Kenneth Faried #35 of the Denver Nuggets, Matt Bonner #15 of the San Antonio Spurs and Timofey Mozgov #25 of the Denver Nuggets battle for rebounding position at the Pepsi Center on December 18, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Doug Pensinger / Getty Images) less

Manu Ginobili #20 (L-R) of the San Antonio Spurs, Kenneth Faried #35 of the Denver Nuggets, Matt Bonner #15 of the San Antonio Spurs and Timofey Mozgov #25 of the Denver Nuggets battle for rebounding position ... more

Head coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs leads his team against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on December 18, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Doug Pensinger / Getty Images)

Head coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs leads his team against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on December 18, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Doug Pensinger / Getty Images)

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Head coach George Karl of the Denver Nuggets leads his team against the San Antonio Spurs at the Pepsi Center on December 18, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Doug Pensinger / Getty Images)

Head coach George Karl of the Denver Nuggets leads his team against the San Antonio Spurs at the Pepsi Center on December 18, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Doug Pensinger / Getty Images)

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Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari is treated for a bloody nose during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, in Denver. (Barry Gutierrez / Associated Press) less

Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari is treated for a bloody nose during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, in Denver. (Barry Gutierrez / ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan, left, and Denver Nuggets' Kosta Koufos, right, compete for a rebound during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, in Denver. (Barry Gutierrez / Associated Press) less

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan, left, and Denver Nuggets' Kosta Koufos, right, compete for a rebound during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, in Denver. (Barry Gutierrez / ... more

Denver Nuggets' Danilo Gallinari (8) grabs a loose ball while crawling between the legs of San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012 in Denver. (Barry Gutierrez / Associated Press) less

Denver Nuggets' Danilo Gallinari (8) grabs a loose ball while crawling between the legs of San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012 in Denver. ... more

Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs dunks the ball against Kosta Koufos #41 of the Denver Nuggetsat the Pepsi Center on December 18, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Spurs 112-106. (Doug Pensinger / Getty Images) less

Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs dunks the ball against Kosta Koufos #41 of the Denver Nuggetsat the Pepsi Center on December 18, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Spurs 112-106. (Doug ... more

Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs looses control of the ball against Kosta Koufos #41 and Andre Miller #24 of the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on December 18, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Spurs 112-106. (Doug Pensinger / Getty Images) less

Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs looses control of the ball against Kosta Koufos #41 and Andre Miller #24 of the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on December 18, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets ... more

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Manu Ginobili #20 of the San Antonio Spurs is fouled by Kosta Koufos #41 of the Denver Nuggets as Kenneth Faried #35 of the Denver Nuggets avoids the play at the Pepsi Center on December 18, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Spurs 112-106. (Doug Pensinger / Getty Images) less

Manu Ginobili #20 of the San Antonio Spurs is fouled by Kosta Koufos #41 of the Denver Nuggets as Kenneth Faried #35 of the Denver Nuggets avoids the play at the Pepsi Center on December 18, 2012 in Denver, ... more

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Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs has his shot contested by Kosta Koufos #41 of the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on December 18, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Spurs 112-106. (Doug Pensinger / Getty Images) less

Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs has his shot contested by Kosta Koufos #41 of the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on December 18, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Spurs 112-106. ... more

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Denver Nuggets' Danilo Gallinari (8) is fouled by San Antonio Spurs' Boris Diaw, right, during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, in Denver. The Nuggets won 112-106. Gallinari had a season high of 28 points. (Barry Gutierrez / Associated Press) less

Denver Nuggets' Danilo Gallinari (8) is fouled by San Antonio Spurs' Boris Diaw, right, during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, in Denver. The Nuggets won 112-106. Gallinari ... more

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan, right, blocks a shot by Denver Nuggets' Ty Lawson during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, in Denver. The Nuggets won 112-106. (Barry Gutierrez / Associated Press) less

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan, right, blocks a shot by Denver Nuggets' Ty Lawson during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, in Denver. The Nuggets won 112-106. (Barry Gutierrez / ... more

Denver Nuggets' Danilo Gallinari (8) gestures to the crowd while San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) stands in the background during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, in Denver. The Nuggets won 112-106. Gallinari scored a season-high 28 points. (Barry Gutierrez / Associated Press) less

Denver Nuggets' Danilo Gallinari (8) gestures to the crowd while San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) stands in the background during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, in ... more

The Denver Nuggets dance team performs during a break in the action against the San Antonio Spurs at the Pepsi Center on December 18, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Spurs 112-106. (Doug Pensinger / Getty Images) less

The Denver Nuggets dance team performs during a break in the action against the San Antonio Spurs at the Pepsi Center on December 18, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Spurs 112-106. (Doug ... more

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Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs takes a shot over Kosta Koufos #41 of the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on December 18, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Spurs 112-106. (Doug Pensinger / Getty Images) less

Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs takes a shot over Kosta Koufos #41 of the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on December 18, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Spurs 112-106. (Doug ... more

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Danilo Gallinari #8 of the Denver Nuggets celebrates a dunk against the San Antonio Spurs with teammate Andre Miller #24 of the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on December 18, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Spurs 112-106. (Doug Pensinger / Getty Images) less

Danilo Gallinari #8 of the Denver Nuggets celebrates a dunk against the San Antonio Spurs with teammate Andre Miller #24 of the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on December 18, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The ... more

Tiago Splitter #22, Danny Green #4, Manu Ginobili #20, Boris Diaw #33 and Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs huddle up during a break in the action as Danilo Gallinari #8 (L) of the Denver Nuggets looks on at the Pepsi Center on December 18, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Spurs 112-106. (Doug Pensinger / Getty Images) less

Tiago Splitter #22, Danny Green #4, Manu Ginobili #20, Boris Diaw #33 and Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs huddle up during a break in the action as Danilo Gallinari #8 (L) of the Denver Nuggets looks on ... more

Head coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs leads his team against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on December 18, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Spurs 112-106. (Doug Pensinger / Getty Images) less

Head coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs leads his team against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on December 18, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Spurs 112-106. (Doug Pensinger ... more

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Head coach George Karl (C) of the Denver Nuggets huddles his team during a break in the action against the San Antonio Spurs at the Pepsi Center on December 18, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Spurs 112-106. (Doug Pensinger / Getty Images) less

Head coach George Karl (C) of the Denver Nuggets huddles his team during a break in the action against the San Antonio Spurs at the Pepsi Center on December 18, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated ... more

Head coach George Karl (C) of the Denver Nuggets huddles his team... Photo-3914195.54105 - San Antonio Express-News